Elizabeth Boyd

Daytime and some evening availability.

Hello, I'm glad you've found your way here. 

I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or on edge all the time, and women experiencing the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.

I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to support you in a way that feels right for you. You won't be judged here, just heard, understood and supported.

This is a space to breathe, talk freely and start feeling like yourself again. I believe that when we feel accepted and understood, it becomes easier to explore difficult experiences and begin to move towards greater self-understanding and change.

Menopause

Many women expect menopause to announce itself with hot flushes or changes to their periods. Instead, it can arrive disguised as anxiety or depression. Suddenly you're worrying more than usual. Feeling overwhelmed by things you used to cope with. More irritable, more emotional, less like yourself. The joy seems harder to find.

At the same time, life is often asking a lot of us. Ageing parents may need support. Children may be leaving home. Relationships change. Careers evolve. Losses accumulate. It can be difficult to know what belongs to menopause, what belongs to life, and what belongs to years of carrying too much for too long.

Counselling can't stop menopause, but it can offer a space to make sense of what you're experiencing. A place to process difficult emotions, feel more grounded and less overwhelmed, and explore what you need during a time of significant change. Sometimes having space to pause and be heard can make all the difference.

Anxiety

Anxiety can be like a well-meaning friend who’s so worried about you getting hurt that they never want you to leave the house. It keeps life small and safe, but over time it can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or missing out on what matters to you. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel so difficult, whether that’s anxiety, stress, grief, or a sense that something needs to change.

During our work together, many clients tell me that having space, separate from everyday life, where they can slow down, reflect on and make sense of their thoughts and feelings, is helpful. I offer that space from my peaceful garden room in Buxton, Derbyshire, or online from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the UK 

Rather than focusing on fixed goals, I’m interested in understanding where you would like life to feel different. Perhaps you’d like to feel less anxious, cope better with difficult emotions, gain clarity, or reconnect with yourself. There is no pressure, we'll go at a pace that feels right for you.

I usually recommend weekly sessions to begin with. Meeting regularly helps us establish consistency and build trust. Real progress happens when we feel safe with someone, that's what I aim to create. 

Above all, therapy is your space. My role is to offer a calm, confidential, and supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. No judgement, just real support. I'll help you untangle what's going on, so you can feel calmer and more in control.

I am available weekday and some evenings. Please get in touch for more details

Hello, I'm glad you've found your way here.

I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or on edge all the time, and women experiencing the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.

I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to support you in a way that feels right for you. You won't be judged here, just heard, understood and supported.

This is a space to breathe, talk freely and start feeling like yourself again. I believe that when we feel accepted and understood, it becomes easier to explore difficult experiences and begin to move towards greater self-understanding and change.

Menopause

Many women expect menopause to announce itself with hot flushes or changes to their periods. Instead, it can arrive disguised as anxiety or depression. Suddenly you're worrying more than usual. Feeling overwhelmed by things you used to cope with. More irritable, more emotional, less like yourself. The joy seems harder to find.

At the same time, life is often asking a lot of us. Ageing parents may need support. Children may be leaving home. Relationships change. Careers evolve. Losses accumulate. It can be difficult to know what belongs to menopause, what belongs to life, and what belongs to years of carrying too much for too long.

Counselling can't stop menopause, but it can offer a space to make sense of what you're experiencing. A place to process difficult emotions, feel more grounded and less overwhelmed, and explore what you need during a time of significant change. Sometimes having space to pause and be heard can make all the difference.

Anxiety

Anxiety can be like a well-meaning friend who’s so worried about you getting hurt that they never want you to leave the house. It keeps life small and safe, but over time it can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or missing out on what matters to you. Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel so difficult, whether that’s anxiety, stress, grief, or a sense that something needs to change.

During our work together, many clients tell me that having space, separate from everyday life, where they can slow down, reflect on and make sense of their thoughts and feelings, is helpful. I offer that space in Macclesfield, a short walk from the train and bus stations or online from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the UK

Rather than focusing on fixed goals, I’m interested in understanding where you would like life to feel different. Perhaps you’d like to feel less anxious, cope better with difficult emotions, gain clarity, or reconnect with yourself. There is no pressure, we'll go at a pace that feels right for you.

I usually recommend weekly sessions to begin with. Meeting regularly helps us establish consistency and build trust. Real progress happens when we feel safe with someone, that's what I aim to create.

Above all, therapy is your space. My role is to offer a calm, confidential, and supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. No judgement, just real support. I'll help you untangle what's going on, so you can feel calmer and more in control.